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AIBU to think leaving a dog out in this heat is neglect?

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helpfulucy · 25/06/2026 20:32

Just saw this tweet of a woman who let her dog out alone into this heat and the poor thing died.

https://x.com/ThePosieParker/status/2069805937058009534

She claims he 'escaped' and then clarifies that they have a dog door and didn't shut it in the heat. Not really a Houdini act if you leave the bloody door open!

AIBU to think these people should be investigated for neglect/animal abuse? We all knew it would be hot this week and any responsible pet owner should make sure their animals are safe.

AIBU to think leaving a dog out in this heat is neglect?
OP posts:
mydogisthebest · 27/06/2026 07:19

We are lucky that our dog absolutely hates the heat but I know quite a few people with dogs that love it and will, if allowed to, lay in the sun for hours.

We have 3 fans going in our living room which is the coolest room in the house. They are mainly for our dog. If we did not have him we would have 1 fan for me as DH loves the heat. If our dog needs the garden during the day he literally goes 5 steps outside, does his poo and/or poo then darts back in to lay in front of one of the fans

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